Do you have a pre-made cable? Mine snaps securely onto the K3 connector, fits snugly and has never fallen out.
At the time I bought my K3 there was a big discussion here about how to assemble these plugs, so I decided to just skip all the fun and order a pre-made cable. Anyhow, if there's one thing I hate when buying some new piece of gear it is having to solder plugs. It is strictly plug-n-play for me; not play with the plugs. One thing I like about the APP's is they seem very durable. I frequently plug and unplug the power cable (and all the other cables on my K3) during t/storm season. They fit as well as the first time they were used. Convenient also-- don't even have to look at the back panel; just reach back and yank the cord out or snap it in. 73, Drew AF2Z On Mon, 28 Jun 2010 09:03:31 -0400 (EDT), jim ab3cv wrote: >After watching the PP connectors on my K3 wiggle around at Field Day, I >have to question again why Elecraft chose these toads-in-a-tuxedo for a >connector. PP are way over-rated. The only strain relief they provide is >when >they come apart - which is often. I suppose we could call that defect an >undocumented "feature." A simple molex would have been fine and a whole >lot more secure. > >But not to start a flame war over PPs, I'll stay positive. Anyone have >any ideas on how to better secure the PP in the K3? Mine wiggles and I am >thinking about some hot glue. > >Buck >k4ia K3 #101 > > ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
